A nordic backcountry sking tour through the park
Ski trip immersionDuration
3 Days
Price
$450 +tx
Difficulty
intermediate
hiver 2019
other dates on request
ratio : 1 guide for 6 participants
A short three-day expedition through the Jacques-Cartier National Park on nordic backcountry skiing. The marked but untracked trail crosses the most beautiful sectors and peaks of the park. In a natural and wild environment, an ideal trip for nordic hiking, supervised by a professional guide.
DAY 1 : Transportation and skiing
Departure by minibus from Quebec City and / or Montreal in the morning to Jacques-Cartier National Park. The first kilometers will allow you to appropriately understand the equipment and the technique of displacement. We will follow the path towards the sector of the Voie du Bucheron, one of the most beautiful route of the park. In the late afternoon, head to our refuge for supper and night.
Skiing : 20 km
Bus : 40min from Québec City – 3h from Montréal
Accommodation : Balbuzard refuge
DAY 2 : Skiing
A full day of nordic skiing in the Rivière à l’Épaule area. In the late afternoon, arrive at our refuge for dinner and overnight.
Skiing : 20 km
Accommodation : Cachée refuge
DAY 3 : Skiing and back
The next morning, after a good breakfast, we follow the Jacques-Cartier River for our return to the starting point of the first day. Transportation back at the end of the afternoon.
Skiing : 10km
Bus : 40min from Québec City – 3h from Montréal
- a professional adventure guide
- ski equipment : ski, boots, telescopic poles and climbing skins
- camping equipment (if needed) : mattress and sleeping bag
- group equipment : kitchen, first aid kit, emergency shelter, satellite phone …
- shelter accommodation
- all meals (except at the restaurant)
- access to the park
- transportation from Quebec City or Montreal
- your personal expenses
- your snacks
- personal insurance
- tips for guides
Booking Policy
Upon reservation, a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total amount of the invoice will be required. You must make this deposit by credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express). If you cancel your reservation, we will only keep the non-refundable deposit.
Any changes must be made by phone or e-mail and subject to availability. You can cancel or change your reservation up to 30 days before the start of the activity. If you cancel your reservation more than 30 days in advance, we will only keep the non-refundable deposit. If a cancellation is made less than 30 days before the start of the activity, an amount equivalent to the total value of the activity will be debited. Possibility of transferring the amount for another activity in the calendar year.
